lodgers by ltodd

lodgers

** There was a display problem with this image, so I am re-uploading this
Here is the brushtailed possum who has just moved into the ceiling space of my garage. She is about 2 feet long and has two babies about 4 inches long that are very shy.
Possums can be quite a nuisance in urban areas in Australia and New Zealand.
(reposted comments) maribelrivera - wow, we don´t have any of these here in Spain, I didn´t know this animal...are they wild? it doesn´t look so, but one never knows... posted August 6th, 2011
Nicole Campbell - She is too cute - are you going to call the RSPCA to come and take them away?
posted August 6th, 2011
Lyn Todd - @maribelrivera - very wild indeed, and not terribly 'friendly' if they are cornered! I have a shot of a hand & the large sharp claws that I might post later. I have to stand on the top of a ladder & balance with one hand to see him like ths. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Brushtail_Possum
@nicolecampbell - not sure yet - I don't want her to stay in my garage, but they cant survive in the wild if the are moved from their territory. They recommend sealing up the gaps in the roof line & using camphor blocks to encourage them move back into the local trees.
Nic Taylor- but very cute awww great capture thanks for sharing
Izzy Mathie - ohh this is so upsetting, it won't load on my computer! the thumbnail looks adorable though. hope they thrive, wild or tame x
August 7th, 2011  
gorgeous creature, beautiful capture!!
August 7th, 2011  
@jenrobcarr thanks Jennifer - the babies look very cute, but I probably won't be able to capture them as they are so shy.
August 7th, 2011  
Possy you are very cute but please don't visit my house. K. thanx. bye. lol
August 7th, 2011  
OH NO!!!! Damn cute lil thing though!!!
August 7th, 2011  
Cute... but what are you going to do with them now?
August 7th, 2011  
they might be pests and can be very vicious, but they are so cute :)
August 8th, 2011  
Awwwww I am not familiar with them being from cold scotland.. But how adorable..
August 9th, 2011  
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